Sihlangu Semnikati head coach Zdravko Logarušić has left the country for a holiday.
According to reports, the Croatian-born coach flew out of the country last week to an undisclosed destination.
The coach was recently accused of working with two teams, including Saudi Arabian side Al-Tai. However, the football association turned a blind eye to the situation after Logarušić denied signing a contract with the Middle Eastern club.
EFA Marketing and Communications Officer Muzi Radebe confirmed that the coach was currently abroad.
“What I know is that the coach is out of the country. I am not sure when he will return, but he is still our coach,” he said.
The senior national team recently underperformed in the COSAFA Cup, sponsored by Hollywoodbets, held in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
There were also reports of a strained relationship between the Croatian-born gaffer and his assistants, Sifiso ‘Nuro’ Ntibane and physical trainer Denis ‘Denmark’ Fakudze. It is understood that the coach relies on senior players Felix Badenhorst and Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa in key situations.
The nation’s pride returns to action on September 1 against Cameroon in the 2025 World Cup Qualifiers. A week later, the team will face Libya, followed by clashes with Angola and Cape Verde.
Efforts to reach Logarušić were unsuccessful at the time of compiling this report, as his phone was switched off.
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